Tết Công-gô
noun
Hanoi [tet̚˧˦ kəwŋ͡m˧˧ ɣo˧˧]Huế [tet̚˦˧˥ kəwŋ͡m˧˧ ɣow˧˧]Saigon [təːt̚˦˥ kəwŋ͡m˧˧ ɣow˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Tết Công-gô means a never-coming time.
Meanings of Tết Công-gô in English
Noun
- informal a never-coming time ≈ Tết Ma-rốc
- Chờ nó làm bài hết bài tập? Có mà chờ đến Tết Công-gô!Waiting for him to finish his homework? You'd have better luck waiting for Congolese New Year!
Etymology
Tết (“New Year”) + Công-gô (“Congo”), literally "Congolese New Year".
Frequently asked questions
What does Tết Công-gô mean in English?
Tết Công-gô (noun) means "a never-coming time".
How do you pronounce Tết Công-gô?
IPA: Hanoi [tet̚˧˦ kəwŋ͡m˧˧ ɣo˧˧]; Saigon [təːt̚˦˥ kəwŋ͡m˧˧ ɣow˧˧]. Tones: tết — rising tone (sắc).